German cabin crew union threatens strike in July over pay
BERLIN (AP) — A union representing German cabin crew is threatening to stage a strike at the height of the summer travel season amid negotiati…
Climate of guilt: Flying no longer the high road for some
NYKOPING, Sweden (AP) — School's out for summer and Swedish lawyer Pia Bjorstrand, her husband and their two sons are shouldering backpacks, r…
McDonald's Kansas City burger in UK starts barbecue feud
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — McDonald's has started a trans-Atlantic barbecue feud with the introduction of a Kansas City-themed hamburger in the U.K.
Self-help guru convicted in lurid sex-trafficking case
NEW YORK (AP) — The guru of a cult-like self-improvement group that attracted heiresses and Hollywood actresses was convicted Wednesday of tur…
Upcoming events
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OPD's 26th Session of the Citizen's Police Academy
The Odessa Police Department has scheduled the 26th session of the Citizen's Police Academy from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday nights, beginning Aug. 1 through Nov. 14.
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Camp Fire West Texas - Summer Day Camp
Camp Fire West Texas has scheduled a Summer Day Camp for children ages 5-12 from 7:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, May 28 through Aug. 9 at Buice Elementary School, 1800 E. 87th St.
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Summer Camps for Kids at Odessa College
Odessa College, 201 W. University Blvd., is accepting registration for a variety of summer camps and activities.
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ECISD Summer Meal Program
The Ector County Independent School District School Nutrition is offering heatlhy Summer Food Service Program meals at no cost to children 18 years and younger.
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Summer Science Camps for Kids (ages 6-8)
The Permian Basin Petroleum Museum, 1500 I-20 West, Midland, has scheduled summer science camps for children ages 6-8.
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Summer Art Camps for Kids
The Ellen Noël Art Museum, 4909 E. University Blvd., has scheduled Summer Art Camps for kids, ages 6-12.
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VBS: It's a Praise Party
Connection Christian Church, 4241 Tanglewood Lane, has scheduled “It's a Praise Party!” VBS for kids ages 4 through fifth grade from 9:30 a.m. to noon June 18-21.
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“Candelilla, Coatlicue and the Breathing Machine” Exhibition
Ballroom Marfa, 108 E. San Antonio St., Marfa, has scheduled “Candelilla, Coatlicue and the Breathing Machine,” an exhibition with newly commissioned and existing works by Beatriz Cortez, Candice Lin and Fernando Palma Rodríguez, April 5 through the end of September.
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Novel Tea: Women's Ministry Book Club
First Baptist Church, 709 N. Lee Ave., has scheduled Novel Tea, a women's ministry book club, at 6:30 p.m. June 20 in the commons.
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Music Night with Charles Silverman
The Ellen Noël Art Museum, 4909 E. University Blvd., has scheduled Music Night with songwriter and guitarist Charles Silverman from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. June 20.
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Pursuit on 42nd Street ends in collision, lane closure
A short pursuit ended in a two-vehicle collision near the intersection of 42nd Street and Golder Avenue, Texas Department of Public Safety spokesperson Sgt. Oscar Villarreal said over the phone on Tuesday morning.
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Woman charged with assaulting public servant, resisting arrest
A 28-year-old woman was arrested after she reportedly kicked the inside of a Texas Department of Public Safety and Ector County Sheriff's Office patrol unit while intoxicated.
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Like father, like son: Probation officer duo serves Ector County
The idea of following in his father’s footsteps had always been in the back of one Ector County adult probation officer’s mind when setting a career trajectory.
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ECTOR COUNTY FELONY DISPOSITIONS: June 17
The following is a list of felony dispositions from the Ector County District Clerk’s Office. Listed attorneys do not necessarily represent who was involved when the case was disposed. The prosecuting attorney was not listed unless otherwise stated.
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Police: Woman was drunk, but no DUI for toy truck joy ride
WALHALLA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina woman who police say was driving drunk will not be cited with a DUI because her vehicle of choice was a toy truck.
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Two motorcyclists hospitalized after 3-vehicle collision
A 28-year-old motorcyclist is in serious condition, while a 22-year-old motorcyclist is in fair condition, a Medical Center Hospital official said Monday afternoon, after they were involved in a three-vehicle collision early Sunday morning.
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Man charged with endangering five children
The father of the two boys that were reportedly left unattended by their mother for an hour and half while drugs and drug paraphernalia were found inside the residence was arrested on Wednesday.
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Justin Low running for District Judge
Odessa attorney Justin Low announced Friday his intent to run for Judge of the 161st District Court in the November 2020 election, a position currently held by the retiring Judge John Smith.
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‘Friday Night Lights’ - 30 years later
The 1988 football season was far from perfect, at least by Permian's lofty standards.
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Police looking for 3 males in connection to robbery at gunpoint
The Odessa Police Department is searching for three males that were reportedly involved in a robbery at gunpoint.
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Local People
German cabin crew union threatens strike in July over pay
BERLIN (AP) — A union representing German cabin crew is threatening to stage a strike at the height of the summer travel season amid negotiati…
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PET OF THE WEEK: Red
Red, a 1- to 2-year-old male Heeler mix, needs to be adopted into a good home. Red is friend…
PET OF THE WEEK: Cliff
Cliff, a 1-year-old male Labrador mix, needs to be adopted into a good home. Cliff loves aff…
GOOD NEWS: OPD Honor Guard
The Odessa Police Department Honor Guard attended the Lubbock Regional Peace Officer & First Responder Memorial May 21 in L…
GOOD NEWS: Gift boosts Big Bend museum’s campaign
ALPINE A $50,000 gift from Heritage Award honoree John Poindexter has provided an early boost to the Museum of the Big Bend’s C…